JP5354880B2 - Translation support assembly system and method of using the same - Google Patents

Description

  The present description relates generally to exercise devices, and more particularly to exercise devices with a translational support assembly.

  This application is based on US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 780,599 entitled “Belt and Crank Exercise Equipment” filed on March 9, 2006, and “Interlock and Claimed priority of US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 881,205 entitled "Brake System", the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

  It can be appreciated that exercise equipment has been in use for many years and includes devices that simulate walking or jogging such as cross-country ski machines, elliptical motion excursion machines, and pendulum exercise machines. Include exercise equipment that simulates climbing movements such as climbing stair climbers.

  An elliptical motion machine provides inertia that helps the pedal direction change, thereby making the motion smooth and comfortable. However, rigidly connecting to a normal crank constrains the elliptical path to a fixed length. Thus, the elliptical path may be too long for a short user or too short for a tall user. Furthermore, since the running step length is longer than the normal walking step length, a fixed stride length does not ideally simulate all weight bearing exercise activities. Therefore, ordinary elliptical machines cannot be applied optimally to all users. Although some pendulum motion machines can vary the length of the stride, the user's foot typically follows a similar arc path in both forward and backward motion. Such an action does not accurately simulate walking, walking or jogging in which the user's foot normally moves up and down. A reciprocal stair climber usually allows the user to simulate a stepping action, but this action is generally constrained by a vertically oriented circular arc path defined by a linkage. Such movements do not accurately simulate climbing movements in a wide range of real worlds, such as climbing stairs or climbing sloping terrain.

More recently, exercise equipment has been developed that uses a crank system to change the stride. However, these devices can be complex and expensive to manufacture.
US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 780,599 US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 881,205

  Various embodiments of the present invention relate to exercise equipment and methods of using the same that utilize a translational motion support assembly. In one example, the exercise equipment includes a frame with a base portion supported on the floor. The crank system is connected to and supported by this frame. The left and right translational support assemblies each include a movable member, a foot support member, and a guide element. The flexible element couples the crank system to the translation support assembly. The left and right foot support members move vertically to apply force to the crank system via flexible support elements.

  An example of a method of operating an exercise machine according to an embodiment is to apply alternating forces to the left and right foot support members, to rotate the crankshaft, and for the foot support members to follow a generally closed path. Including.

  The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the disclosed concepts and specific embodiments can be readily used as a basis for modifying or designing other structures to serve the same purposes as the present invention. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features believed to be features of the invention, both in terms of its construction and method of operation, together with other objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be particularly understood that the figures are presented for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to clarify the limitations of the invention.

  Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will be better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like or similar parts bear like reference numerals throughout the several views. Will be fully understood.

  FIG. 1 shows a side view of one embodiment of an exercise device with a translational motion support assembly. FIG. 2 shows a top view of the embodiment of FIG. Frame 101 includes a base support framework that includes a base 102, an upper shaft 103, and in this embodiment a curved runway 104. The lower portion of the base 102 engages and is supported by the floor. The crank system includes a crank arm 112 attached to a crank shaft 114. Although only one crank arm is shown, it should be understood that in this example there is an opposite crank arm. Each crank arm 112 is connected to a respective flexible element 150 at a crank connection position 117. The crankshaft 114 is supported by the frame 101 so as to rotate about its longitudinal axis. One or both crank arms 112 may include a counterweight, such as a weight 113.

  The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 uses a crank shaft with a crank arm, but other crank system configurations may be used. For example, some crank systems may have more than two crank arms. Still other crank systems may use a ring that is supported and arranged by rollers prior to the crank arm and that has a crank coupling position around or near the ring. In fact, any type of crank system now known or later developed can be used in various embodiments.

  In this example, the crank system also includes a brake / inertia device 119 that is coupled to the crankshaft 114 via a belt 115 and a pulley 118. In other embodiments, the brake inertia device may be directly coupled to the crankshaft 114. As the crank arm 112 rotates about the axis of the crank shaft 114, the brake / inertia device 119 rotates. The brake / inertia device 119 can provide a braking force that resists the user during exercise and / or provides an inertial force that smoothes the exercise by receiving, storing, and transmitting energy during rotation. it can. Although the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 uses a single brake / inertia device, it is possible to use multiple brake / inertia devices, or to separate the brake and inertia functions between two or more devices. Further, although the embodiment of FIG. 1 shows a crank system and a brake system located in front of the frame 101, the crank system can be located elsewhere such as behind the frame 101.

  The translation support assembly of FIG. 1 includes a foot support member 134, a movable member 137, an arcuate motion member 130, and guide elements 148 and 149. It should be understood that while only the elements on the right side of the translation support assembly are numbered, the left side of the translation support assembly comprises similar elements.

  In the context of this specification, the term “member” includes structures or bonds of various sizes, shapes and forms. For example, the member may be a straight line, a curve, or a combination of both. The member may be a single component or a combination of components coupled together. The arcuate motion member 130 has an upper portion 132. The upper part 132 may be used as a handle for the user. The arcuate motion member 130 may be straight, curved or curved. The foot support member 134 has a footrest 136 on which a user can stand. The foot support member 134 may be straight, curved or curved. The foot support member 134 is connected to the movable member 137 at the connection position 138. The connection can be achieved with a pivot pin connection as shown in FIG. 1, but the connection also uses any device that allows relative rotation between the arcuate motion member 130 and the foot support member 134. May be realized.

  As used herein, the term “coupled” or “coupled” includes direct coupling or indirect coupling. The movable member 137 is connected to the arc motion member 130 at the position 139, and thereby the foot support member 134 is also connected to the arc member 130. The connection of the movable member 137 to the arc motion member 130 can be realized by a shaft and a bush as shown in FIG. 1, but the connection can also rotate the movable member 137 with respect to the arc motion member 130. You may implement | achieve by arbitrary apparatuses. The movable member 137 is at least partially supported by a roller 121 that engages the runway 104. The movable member 137 may be straight, curved, or curved. The arcuate motion member 130 is connected to the frame 101 at the connection position 140. The connection can be realized by a shaft and a bush as shown in FIG. 1, but may be realized by any device capable of rotating the circular motion member 130 with respect to the frame 101. The guide element 148 is connected to the foot support member 134, and the guide element 149 is connected to the movable member 137.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a part of the arc motion member 130 connected to the frame 101 is on a portion where the arc motion member 130 is connected to the foot support member 134. In the context of this specification, an element is “on top” of another element if it is higher than the other element. The term “on” does not require that an element or part of an element be directly on top of another element. Conversely, in the context of this specification, when an element is lower than another element, that element is "under" the other element. The term “under” does not require that an element or part of an element be directly under another element.

  The flexible element 150 is connected at one end to the crank arm 112 at a crank connection position 117 and at the other end to the frame 101 at a position 143. Between its ends, the flexible element 150 engages a guide element 149 disposed on the movable member 137 and a guide element 148 disposed on the foot support member 134. Guide elements 148 and 149 as shown in FIG. 1 are pulleys, which are cog belt pulleys, sprockets, rollers or slides that can guide or support flexible elements. other optional components such as block). The flexible element 150 may be a belt, cog belt, chain, cable, or any flexible component that can carry tension. The flexible element 150 may have some compliance in tension, such as a rubber belt, or may have little compliance in tension, such as a chain.

  The embodiment of FIG. 1 and the other figures herein show only one guide element on the movable member 137 and one guide element on the foot support member 134, but a plurality of foot members and / or movable members may be used. Inductive elements can be used. As an example, the movable member 137 includes two guide elements in order to place the first guide element in front of the foot member guide element 148 and the second guide element in the rear of the foot member guide element 148. be able to. As an alternative, the foot support member 134 can be composed of two guide elements to place the first guide element in front of the movable member guide element 149 and the second guide element behind. . Further, inductive elements can be placed on the frame 101 to transmit the flexible element 150 in a manner other than that shown in FIG.

  The arcuate motion member 130 may be oriented in a substantially vertical position. In the context of this specification, if an element tends to be closer to the vertical direction than the horizontal direction when measured against its point of connection with other elements of the system considered within the range of motion of this element, Oriented to a “substantially vertical” position. FIG. 3A shows an example of an arcuate motion member oriented in a substantially vertical position. The reference frame is fixed at the connection position 140. The arcuate motion member 130 moves within the range of motion about the connection position 140, and the connection position 140 describes a path 160 of the arc. If the width W of the arc path 160 is greater than its height H, the arcuate motion member 130 is considered to be in a substantially vertical position. The arcuate motion member 130 does not necessarily have to be a straight line, and any part need not be exactly vertical. Furthermore, the member need not always be closer to the vertical direction than to the horizontal direction during its use.

  The foot support member 134 may be oriented in a substantially horizontal position. In the context of this specification, if an element tends to be closer to the horizontal than the vertical when measured against its point of connection with other elements of the system considered within the range of motion of this element, Oriented to a “substantially horizontal” position. FIG. 3B shows an example of a foot support member oriented in a substantially horizontal position. The reference frame is fixed at the connecting position 138. The foot support member 134 moves about the connecting position 138 throughout its range of motion, and this connecting position describes a circular path 162. If the height H of the arc path 162 is greater than its width W, the foot support member is considered to be in a substantially horizontal position. The foot support member 134 does not necessarily have to be a straight line, and any part need not necessarily be exactly horizontal. Furthermore, the member need not always be closer to the horizontal direction than to the vertical direction during use.

  During operation, the user climbs up to the exercise equipment, stands on the footrest 136, and begins to exercise by placing his / her weight on one or more footrests 136. As the user steps down, force is transmitted to the flexible support element 150 by the guide element 148. Flexible element 150 rotates crankshaft 114 and brake / inertia device 119. As the crank shaft 114 continues to rotate, the distance between the crank connection position 117 of the crank 112 and the connection point 143 of the frame 101 changes continuously. Due to the above-mentioned change in the continuous distance, the footrest 136 is continuously moved up and down. This up and down movement simulates the up and down movement that a user's foot may bear when walking, walking, jogging and climbing. When each footrest 136 moves up and down continuously, the user can start a large-scale walking motion by simultaneously applying a forward or backward force to the footrest 136. By this large-scale walking operation, the footrest 136, the foot member 134, the movable member 137, and the guide elements 148 and 149 move. The combination of the displacement of the footrest 136 by the user and the continuous vertical movement of the footrest 136 substantially limits the path that each foot support member 134 follows.

  The path taken during use of the machine can be referred to as a “substantially limited path”. In other words, the user's motor path is generally rarely matched at its exact beginning (and thus follows a positively limited path), and the user's path is repeated in a set of approximately repeated sets over time. Can be expected to follow a curve path, which results in a recognizable curve path. Some paths may be oval, slightly oval, saddle shaped (the middle is lower than the ends of the horizontal range), and the like.

  The length of the path can be instantaneously suppressed by the user depending on the magnitude of the forward or backward force applied to the footrest 136. If the user applies little back and forth force, the motion path may be in a near vertical orientation with little or no horizontal amplitude. Alternatively, if the user applies significant force back and forth, the motion path may have a significant amplitude in the horizontal direction. By alternately transferring weight from one footrest to the other during foot movement, force is transmitted to the crank 112, which maintains the rotation of the crank 112, crank shaft 114 and brake / inertia device 119.

  The runway portion 104 may be a curve as shown in FIG. In some embodiments, the curved portion essential to the frame may provide a similar function, but the portion 104 is a separate curved portion coupled to the frame 101. Such curvature provides a return force that will return the translation support assembly to the neutral position when the user adds weight to the footrest 136. The handle 132 can be moved in an arc pattern and can be gripped by the user. If the user stands still on the footrest 136 for a long time, the crank system without any load will be in a locked “top dead center” position. However, the crank system includes a counterweight 113, which adds a downward force that offsets the crank system from the "top dead center" position.

  Some embodiments include cross-coupling. For example, in this example, the left and right translational motion support assemblies are connected to each other via left and right arc motion members so that the left and right footrests 136 move in the opposite direction. Element 180 is coupled to arcuate motion member 130. Accordingly, the left and right elements 180 move together with the left and right arcuate motion members 130, respectively. The coupler 182 connects the left and right elements 180 to both sides of the rocker arm 184. The rocker arm 184 is pivotally connected to the frame 101 at a position 186 at an intermediate portion thereof. As the arcuate motion member 130 moves, the coupler 182 causes the rocker arm 184 to vibrate. This oscillating movement causes the left and right arcuate motion members 130 to move in opposite directions, thereby connecting the left and right pivotable coupling assemblies together.

  Another brake system may be included in the exercise equipment to prevent horizontal movement of the footrest. The embodiment of FIG. 1 has two such brake systems. The brake 191 is connected to the frame 101 and the rocker arm 184. The brake prevents movement of the rocker arm 184 that prevents movement of the arc member 130, the foot member 134 and the footrest 136. The brake 191 (and / or device 119) may be of several types, such as frictional, electromagnetic or fluid. In addition to connecting the brake 191 directly to the rocker arm 184, the brake 191 can be connected indirectly to the rocker arm 184 via a belt or pulley system. The brake 193 is connected to the movable member 137 and the pulley guide element 149. This brake prevents the rotational movement of the pulley guide element 149 that resists the movement of the movable member 137, the foot member 134 and the footrest 136.

  FIG. 4 shows a side view of another embodiment. This embodiment has many elements corresponding to those of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2 (although they may have slightly different shapes and / or dimensions), but these elements are numbered in a similar manner. Is attached. For example, in this embodiment, when the foot support member is connected to an arcuate motion member, the translational support assembly is interconnected by a continuous belt loop, the crank system is used when the movable member is supported by a link Demonstrate when placed behind the machine and when the flexible element is not directly attached to the crank. FIG. 4 omits most of the left side elements of the embodiment for visual clarity, but it should be understood that there are left side elements comparable to the right side elements.

  The frame 101 includes a base support framework that includes a base 102, an upper shaft 103, and a vertical support 105. The crank system includes a crank arm 112 attached to a crank shaft 114. The crankshaft 114 is supported by the frame 101 so as to rotate about its longitudinal axis. One or both crank arms 112 may include a counterweight, such as a weight 113.

  The crank system may also include a brake / inertia device, such as a device 119 that is coupled to the crankshaft 114 via a belt 115 and a pulley 118. Alternatively, the brake inertia device may be coupled directly to the crankshaft 114. As the crank arm 112 rotates about the axis of the crank shaft 114, the brake / inertia device 119 rotates. The brake / inertia device 119 can provide a braking force that resists the user during exercise and / or can provide an inertial force that facilitates exercise by receiving, storing, and transmitting energy during rotation. . The crank system of the embodiment of FIG. 4 is located behind the machine, and this position can be used with the crank systems of other embodiments herein.

  The translational support assembly of this embodiment includes a foot support member 134, a movable member 137, an arcuate motion member 130, a support link 131 and guide elements 148 and 149. The arcuate motion member 130 has an upper portion 132. The upper part 132 may be used as a handle for the user. The arcuate motion member 130 may be straight, curved or curved. The foot support member 134 has a footrest 136 on which the user stands. The foot support member 134 may be straight, curved or curved. The foot support member 134 is connected to the circular motion member 130 at the connection position 138. The movable member 137 is connected to the circular motion member 130 at a position 139. The movable member 137 is connected to the support link 131 at a position 135. Support link 131 is coupled to vertical support 105 at position 145. The movable member 137 may be straight, curved, or curved. The arcuate motion member 130 is coupled to the frame 101 at the coupling position 140. The guide element 148 is connected to the foot support member 134, and the guide element 149 is connected to the movable member 137.

  The flexible element 150 is connected at one end to the upper shaft 103 at position 143 and at the other end to the vertical support 105 at position 116. Between its ends, the flexible element 150 engages a guiding element 149 disposed on the movable member 137, a guiding element 148 disposed on the foot member 134, and a guiding element 111 disposed on the crank 112. . It should be understood that by using the guide element 111, the flexible element is coupled to the crank 112, and this coupling method can be used in other embodiments of the present invention.

  During operation, the user goes up to the exercise machine, stands on the footrest 136, and begins to exercise by placing his / her weight on one or more footrests 136. As the user steps down, force is transmitted to the flexible support element 150 by the guide element 148. Flexible element 150 rotates crankshaft 114 and brake / inertia device 119. As the crankshaft 114 continues to rotate, the distance between the crank system coupling position (ie, the portion of the guide element 111 that engages the flexible element 150) and the frame coupling point 143 changes continuously. Due to the above-described continuous change in distance, the footrest 136 moves up and down alternately. This up and down movement simulates the up and down movements that the user's feet can take when walking, walking, jogging and climbing. As each footrest 136 moves up and down continuously, the user can simultaneously start a large crotch motion by applying a forward or backward force to the footrest 136. By this large-scale walking operation, the footrest 136, the foot member 134, the movable member 137, and the guide elements 148 and 149 move. The path is substantially limited by the combination of the displacement of the footrest 136 by the user and the continuous vertical movement of the footrest 136. The support link 131 may be oriented in a substantially vertical position. Such orientation provides a return force that will return the translational support assembly to the neutral position when the user places weight on the footrest 136.

  As in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the translation support assemblies on both sides are interconnected. The embodiment of FIG. 4 demonstrates the case where the interconnection system uses a continuous belt loop. The interconnection system includes a continuous belt 164. Continuous belt 164 engages pulleys 166 and 168. The continuous belt 164 is connected to the movable member 137 at the connection position 133. Although only the right hand movable member is shown, it should be understood that there is a comparable left hand movable member and the continuous belt 164 is coupled to this left hand movable member. When one movable member moves forward, the opposite movable member moves backward. The continuous belt 164 has a slight compliance that allows it to accommodate variations in system geometry as the movable member 137 moves back and forth. This continuous belt loop interconnection system can be used in other embodiments herein. Similarly, the rocker arm interconnection system of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2 can be substituted with the embodiment of FIG. Indeed, any interconnection system now known or later developed can be used in various embodiments.

  As in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, another braking system may be included to prevent horizontal movement of the footrest 136. The brake 191 is connected to the pulley 168 and the frame 101, and the brake 191 generates resistance against the rotational movement of the pulley 168.

  FIG. 5 shows a side view of another embodiment. This embodiment has many elements corresponding to those of the embodiments of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 (although these elements may have slightly different shapes and / or dimensions), these elements are similar Numbered in the way. For example, this embodiment demonstrates that an intermediate link assembly can be used to connect the crank system to the flexible element. FIG. 5 omits most of the left side elements of the embodiment for visual clarity, but it should be understood that there are left side elements comparable to the right side elements.

  The frame 101 includes a base support framework that includes a base 102, an upper shaft 103, and a vertical support 105. The lower portion of the base 102 engages and is supported by the floor. The crank system includes a crank arm 112 attached to a crank shaft 114. Crank shaft 114 is supported by frame 101 to rotate about its longitudinal axis. Although not shown in this embodiment, one or both crank arms 112 may include counterweights such as weights 113.

  The crank system may also include a brake / inertia device such as a device 119 that is coupled to the crankshaft via a belt 115 and a pulley 118. Alternatively, the brake inertia device may be connected directly to the crankshaft. As the crank arm 112 rotates about the axis of the crank shaft 114, the brake / inertia device 119 rotates. The brake / inertia device 119 can provide a braking force that resists the user during exercise and / or can provide an inertial force that facilitates exercise by receiving, storing, and transmitting energy during rotation. .

  An intermediate coupling assembly is coupled to the crank system. In this example, the assembly includes an actuation link 173 and an engagement roller 172. The operating link 173 is connected to the frame 101 at a position 175 and is connected to the crank 112 via the engaging roller 172.

  The translation support assembly may include a foot support member 134, a movable member 137, an arcuate motion member 139, a support link 131 and guide elements 148 and 149. The arcuate motion member 130 has an upper portion 132. The upper part 132 may be used as a handle for the user. The arcuate motion member 130 may be straight, curved or curved. The foot support member 134 has a footrest 136 on which the user stands. The foot support member 134 may be straight, curved or curved. Foot support member 134 is coupled to arcuate motion member 130 at position 138. The movable member 137 is connected to the circular motion member 130 at a position 139. The movable member 137 is connected to the support link 131 at a position 135. Support link 131 is coupled to vertical support 105 at position 145. The movable member 137 may be straight, curved, or curved. The arcuate motion member 130 is coupled to the frame 101 at the coupling position 140. The guide element 148 is connected to the foot support member 134, and the guide element 149 is connected to the movable member 137.

  Flexible element 150 is connected at one end to vertical support 105 at position 143 and at the other end to actuating link 173 at position 177. Between its ends, the flexible element 150 engages a guide element 149 disposed on the movable member 137 and a guide element 148 disposed on the foot member 134.

  During operation, the user goes up to the exercise machine, stands on the footrest 136, and begins to exercise by placing his / her weight on one or more footrests 136. As the user steps down, force is transmitted to the flexible support element 150 by the guide element 148. Flexible element 150 will cause actuation link 173 to move. Movement of the actuation link 173 causes the crank 112, crank shaft 114, and brake / inertia device 119 to rotate. As the crank shaft 114 continues to rotate, the distance between the connection point 177 of the actuating member 173 and the connection point 143 of the vertical support 105 changes continuously. Due to the above-described continuous distance change, the footrest 136 moves alternately up and down continuously. This up and down movement simulates the up and down movements that the user's feet can take when walking, walking, jogging and climbing. As each footrest 136 moves up and down continuously, the user can start a large-scale walking motion by simultaneously applying a forward or backward force to the footrest 136. By this large-scale walking operation, the footrest 136, the foot member 134, the movable member 137, and the guide elements 148 and 149 move. The combination of the displacement of the footrest 136 by the user and the continuous vertical movement of the footrest 136 makes the path substantially limited. The support link 131 may be oriented in a substantially vertical position. Such orientation provides a return force that will return the translational support assembly to the neutral position when the user places weight on the footrest 136.

  As in the embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the pivotable coupling assemblies on both sides can be coupled together so that the left and right footrests 136 move in opposite directions. Another brake system may also be included to prevent horizontal movement of the footrest, such as the embodiment of FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram of an exemplary method 600 adapted according to embodiments of the present invention. The method 600 can be performed, for example, by a user of a system such as that shown in FIGS.

  In step 601, alternating vertical forces are applied to the left and right foot support members to change the distance between the connection position of the flexible element to the frame and the connection position to the crank system.・ The shaft rotates. Similarly, in step 602, alternating front and back forces are applied to the foot support members so that the left and right foot support members follow a substantially limited path.

  At step 603, one or more forces are changed, thereby changing the length of the substantially limited path. Some embodiments include an arcuate motion member for a user to grip and use it to create a back and forth movement. In such an embodiment, step 604 includes moving the left and right arcuate motion members alternately.

  Method 600 is shown as a series of discrete steps. However, other embodiments of the present invention can be added, deleted, repeated, modified and / or rearranged in various parts of the method 600. For example, steps 601 to 604 can be executed continuously for a certain period. Further, steps 601 to 604 are generally executed simultaneously while the user performs a large-scale walking operation.

  Although the invention and its advantages have been described in detail, various modifications, substitutions and alternatives may be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that a form can be formed. Furthermore, the scope of this application is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments of the processes, machines, manufacture, compositions, means, methods, and steps described herein. Those of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure of the present invention so that currently existing or later developed processes, machines that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same results as the corresponding embodiments described herein. Any manufacturing, composition, means, method or step may be used in accordance with the present invention. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include the scope of such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of an exercise device adapted according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a top view of an exemplary embodiment of an exercise equipment adapted according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram of an example embodiment of a path for an arcuate motion member. FIG. 5 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a foot support member path. FIG. 3 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of an exercise device adapted according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of an exercise device adapted according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exemplary method of using a machine adapted according to embodiments of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Frame 102 Base 103 Upper shaft 104 Runway part 105 Vertical support body 112 Crank arm 113 Weight 114 Crank shaft 115 Belt 118 Pulley 119 Brake / inertia device 121 Roller 130 Arc motion member 131 Support link 132 Upper part or handle 134 Foot support Member 136 Footrest 137 Movable member 138, 139, 140, 143 Connection position or position 148, 149 Guide element 150 Flexible element 164 Continuous belt 172 Engagement roller 173 Actuation link 180 Element 182 Coupler 184 Rocker arm 191, 193 brake

Claims (34)

A frame comprising first and second laterally spaced ends and right and left flexible element coupling locations, the flexible adjacent to the first end of the frame A frame formed by arranging sex element connection positions;
A crank system supported by the frame adjacent to the second end of the frame, comprising a rotating shaft and first and second crank coupling positions radially displaced from the rotating shaft. A crank system,
A right translational support assembly comprising a right foot support member, a right movable member, and a right arc motion member;
A left translational support assembly comprising a left foot support member, a left movable member, and a left arcuate motion member;
A right flexible support system with a right flexible element;
A left flexible support system with a left flexible element;
With
The right foot support member comprises a first right guide element;
The right movable member includes a second right guiding element positioned above the first right guiding element at least in part during use, and the right arcuate motion member is pivotally coupled to the frame. ,
The left foot support member includes a first Hidari誘 guide element,
The left movable member includes a second left guide element positioned above the first left guide element at least in part during use, the left arcuate motion member being pivotally coupled to the frame;
The right flexible element is coupled to the crank system at the first crank coupling position, and is coupled to the frame at the right flexible element coupling position, the first and second right guides. It is engaged to the element,
The right-friendly FLEXIBLE element is configured to convey tension while at least partially wound with the periphery of the first and second right guide element, said first and second right guide element, The right flexible element is configured to translate while engaging the first and second right guide elements during use;
The right flexible support system operates to support rotation of the crank system when a user attempts a practice exercise having a substantially vertical orientation;
The left flexible element is coupled to the crank system at the second crank coupling position, and is coupled to the frame at the left flexible element coupling position, and the first and second left guides It is engaged to the element,
The left flexible element is configured to carry tension while being at least partially wrapped around the first and second left guide elements, the first and second left guide elements being The left flexible element is configured to translate in engagement with the first and second left guide elements during use;
The left flexible support system operates to support rotation of the crank system when a user attempts a practice exercise having a substantially vertical orientation;
The force applied to the right and left foot support members changes instantaneously by changing the forward and backward force applied to the foot support members, such as climbing movement, closed circuit walking, large-scale walking, and jogging movement. Exercise device that can be made.   2. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system is associated with a brake device that provides resistance to rotation of the crank system.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system is associated with an inertial device that stores and delivers energy during rotation of the crank system.   The right arc motion member is pivotably coupled to the right movable member and the right foot support member, and the left arc motion member is pivotably coupled to the left movable member and the left foot support member. The exercise device according to claim 1.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the left and right translation support assemblies are cross-coupled by a cross coupling system to provide alternating motion.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the cross coupling system is coupled to a brake to resist forward and backward movement of the right and left foot support members. The cross coupling, exercise device according to claim 5, which is provided by the right-friendly rotary members and the left-friendly moving member coupled to a belt system.   The exercise device according to claim 5, wherein the cross coupling is provided by a rocker mechanism coupled to the right movable member and the left movable member.   The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the right arc motion member includes a first handle portion and the left arc motion member including a second handle portion. A right curved runway portion supporting the right movable member, a left curved runway portion supporting the left movable member,
The exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising:   The exercise device according to claim 10, wherein the right and left curved runway portions are the frame portions. A first support link coupling the right movable member to the frame;
A second support link coupling the left movable member to the frame;
The exercise device according to claim 1, comprising:   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system is mounted near an end of the exercise device that faces a user during exercise.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system is mounted near a rear portion of the exercise device.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system is coupled to a flexible element using an intermediate linkage mechanism.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system is coupled to right and left flexible elements that couple to the flexible element.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the crank system comprises a counterweight.   The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the first brake resists movement of the crank system and the second brake resists at least one of the foot support members. A frame comprising first and second laterally spaced ends and right and left flexible element coupling locations, the flexible adjacent to the first end of the frame A frame formed by arranging sex element connection positions;
A crank system supported by the frame adjacent to the second end of the frame, comprising a rotating shaft and first and second crank coupling positions radially displaced from the rotating shaft. A crank system,
A right foot support member comprising a first right guide element;
A left foot support member comprising a first left guide element;
A right movable member comprising a second right guiding element;
A left movable member comprising a second left guide element;
A right flexible element coupled to the frame at the right flexible element coupling position, coupled to the crank system at the right crank coupling position, and in direct contact with the first and second right guiding elements; ,
A left flexible element coupled to the frame at the left flexible element coupling position, coupled to the crank system at the left crank coupling position, and in direct contact with the first and second left guiding elements; ,
A right arc motion member coupled pivotally to the frame and coupled to the right movable member and the right foot support member;
A left arcuate motion member coupled to the frame in a pivotable manner and coupled to the left movable part moving material and the left foot support member;
With
The right flexible element is configured to bear tension around the first and second guide elements, and the first and second right guide elements are configured such that the right flexible element is while in contact with the first and second right guide element is configured to move while engaging with the first and second right guide element,
The left flexible element is configured to bear tension around the first and second guide elements, the first and second left guide elements are configured such that the left flexible element is Configured to move while engaging the first and second left guide elements while in contact with the first and second left guide elements;
A substantially vertical movement maintains the rotation of the crank system,
Walking, walking stride, jogging, when climbing, alternating forces applied to the right foot and the left foot support member continuously varying the distance between the right crank connecting position and the right-friendly FLEXIBLE element coupling position and a left-rank transverse position, by instantaneously changing the distance between the left-friendly FLEXIBLE element connecting position, walking, walking stride, to momentarily change the length of the jogging movement, the right foot support Allowing the member to provide motion to the right arc motion member;
Exercise equipment.   20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the crank system is associated with a brake device that provides resistance to rotation of the crank system.   20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the crank system is associated with an inertial device that stores and transmits energy during rotation of the crank system.   A translational motion support set in which the left and right arc motion members, the left and right foot support members, and the left and right movable members are interconnected by an interconnecting system in which each of the both side portions can be operated alternately. 20. The exercise device according to claim 19, forming a solid.   The exercise device of claim 22, wherein the interconnection system is coupled to a brake.   30. The exercise device of claim 29, wherein the interconnection is realized by a belt system coupled to the left and right movable members.   30. The exercise device of claim 29, wherein the interconnection is realized by a rocker mechanism connected to the left and right movable members. The right circular arc motion member includes a first handle portion,
The left arcuate movable member, Ru comprises a second handle portion, exercise device of claim 19. A first support link coupling the right-friendly rotary members to said frame,
A second support link coupling the left-friendly rotary members to said frame,
20. The exercise device of claim 19, further comprising:   20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the crank system is mounted near the front of the device.   20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the crank system is mounted near the rear of the device.   20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the crank system is coupled to the flexible element using an intermediate linkage system. The crank system is
20. The exercise device of claim 19, comprising left and right guide elements connecting the crank system to the flexible element.   20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the crank system comprises a counterweight. A first brake resists movement of the crank system;
The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the second brake resists at least one movement of the foot support member. A frame comprising first and second laterally spaced ends and right and left flexible element coupling locations, the flexible adjacent to the first end of the frame A frame formed by arranging sex element connection positions;
A crank system supported by the frame adjacent to the second end of the frame, comprising a rotating shaft and first and second crank coupling positions radially displaced from the rotating shaft. A crank system,
A right foot support member comprising a first right guide element;
A left foot support member comprising a first left guide element;
A right movable member comprising a second right guiding element;
A left movable member comprising a second left guide element;
A right flexible element coupled to the frame at the right flexible element coupling position, coupled to the crank system at the right crank coupling position, and in direct contact with the first and second right guiding elements; ,
A left flexible element coupled to the frame at the left flexible element coupling position, coupled to the crank system at the left crank coupling position, and in direct contact with the first and second left guiding elements; ,
A right curved runway portion supporting the right movable member;
A left curved runway portion that supports the left movable member ;
With
The right flexible element is configured to bear tension around the first and second guide elements, and the first and second right guide elements are configured such that the right flexible element is while in contact with the first and second right guide element is configured to move while engaging with the first and second right guide element,
The left flexible element, the first and is configured to flex support the tension around the second inductive element, the first and second left guide element, the left flexible element, wherein Configured to move while engaging the first and second left guide elements while in contact with the first and second left guide elements;
A substantially vertical movement maintains the rotation of the crank system,
Walking, walking stride, jogging, when climbing, alternating forces applied to the right foot and the left foot support member continuously varying the distance between the right crank connecting position and the right-friendly FLEXIBLE element coupling position and a left-rank transverse position, by instantaneously changing the distance between the left-friendly FLEXIBLE element connecting position, walking, walking stride, to momentarily change the length of the jogging movement, the right foot support Allowing the member to provide motion to the right arc motion member;
Exercise equipment.

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